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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 1/43 To: 2400 Sep 1/43 Place: Bivouac Area outside Gallatin, Tenn.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0800 Sept. 1/43	29	Sept. 1/43	Tel. to Regulating Officer, 2d Army, Manchester, Tenn. re estimated consumption of gas and ration requirements for 298th Engr. (C) Bn.

1000 Sept. 1/43	30	Sept. 1/43	Memo to All Companies. Latrine sanitation explained in detail to all company commanders.

1300 Sept. 1/43	31	Sept. 1/43	Memo by Medical Officer tells of venereal disease menace in nearby towns, etc. Stresses importance of EM obeying all directives re prevention of sex diseases.

1330 Sept. 1 1943	32	Sept. 1/43	Memo to All Companies & S – 4 re lumber for trailers.

2044 Sept. 1 1943	33	Sept. 1/43	Message fr Co. O 1112th Engr. (C) Group for ten 1 ½ ton trucks or 2 ½ ton trucks with 16 additional drivers (making total of 26 drivers) for the purpose of transporting troops & material of the 297th Engr. (C) Bn.		Message complied with at once. Trucks & drivers dispatched by Capt. Foster. Convoy left 2210 at 25 MPH speed.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 2/43 To: 2400 Sep 2/43 Place: Bivouac Area near Gallatin, Tenn.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0630 Sept. 2/43	34	0630 Sept. 2/43	Truck convoy on detail to assist 297th Engr (C) Bn returns to area having completed task.

0800 Sept. 2/43	35	0800 Sept. 2/43	Memo to All Companies re Garbage disposal after each meal.		Reg. distribution

0800 Sept. 2/43	36	0800 Sept. 2/43	Memo to All Companies re Radio & Water Purification Schools & time for meals for those attending same.		Reg. distribution

0900 Sept. 2/43	37	0900 Sept. 2/43	Tel. to Regulator Officer re Ration Strength report & gas requirements as customary.

1000 Sept. 2/43	38	Sept. 2/43 1000	Letter maneuver Director, 2d Army – G-1 Periodic Strength Report suspended until 0001, 13 Sept/43.

1500 Sept 2/43	39	1500 Sept 2/43	Letter Hq 1112th Engr (C) Group “Off. Personnel List” compiled with as directed.

1900 Sept 2/43	40	1900 Sept 2/43	2d Lt. Laney reported for dy. Asgd per par 1 SO # 198, W.D.Washington D. C., Aug. 24/43.

2000 Sept 2/43	41	2000 Sept 2/43	First rainy night of Maneuver bivouac ends “Dust Bowl” phobia.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 3/43 To: 2400 Sep 3/43 Place: Bivouac site at Maneuver Area, Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 3/43	42	1000 Sept 3/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Officer Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1500 Sept 3/43	43	1500 Sept 3/43	S.O. #72, Hq 398th Engr (C) Bn. Formation of Special Court Martial to try cases arising in Bn. while on Maneuvers.

1830 Sept 3/43	44	1830 Sept 3/43	50% of Bn. visits Nashville, capital of Tenn., on truck convoy for recreation.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013			298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 4/43 To: 2400 Sep 4/43 Place: Bivouac area at Tennessee Maneuvers of Second Army.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc	Action Taken

1000 Sept 4/43	45	1000 Sept 4/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn., re Ration Strength.

1130 Sept 4/43	46	11/30 Sept 4/43	Report on Vehicles & Weapons submitted to 1112th Engr. (C) Group.

1130 Sept 4/43	47	1130 Sept 4/43	Report required by Section IV Standard Operating Procedure for units attached to 1112th Engr (C) Group submitted

1300 Sept 4/43	48	1300 Sept 4/43	Weekly Report no Work Orders submitted to 1112th Engr (C) Group Hq.

1300 Sept 4/43	49	1300 Sept 4/43	Radio contact with 1112th Engr (C) Group poor due to atmospheric conditions

1500 Sept 4/43	50	1500 Sept 4/43	Rain continues unabated throughout day and evening.

1830 Sept 4/43	51	1830 Sept 4/43	Recreation convoys to Lebanon & Gallatin. Return at 2355 without incident.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013			298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 5/43 To: 2400 Sep 5/43 Place: Bivouac area in Tennessee Maneuver area of Second Army.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc	Action Taken

0930 Sept 5/43	52	0930 Sept 5/43	Church services convoy to & from Gallatin.

1000 Sept 5/43	53	1000 Sept 5/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Off., Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1100 Sept 5/43	54	1100 Sept 5/43	Recreation convoy to Lebanon.

1300 Sept 5/43	55	1300 Sept 5/43	Rain finally subsides. Warm nights continue.

1500 Sept 5/43	56	1500 Sept 5/433	Lts. Thomas Foster, Forney & Forrester report for dy with 298th Engineer (C) Bn from Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 6/43 To: 2400 Sep 6/43 Place: Bivouac area in Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 6/43	57	1000 Sept 6/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Off., Second Army QM Depot, Manchester Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1030 Sept 6/43	58	1030 Sept 6/43	Memo to All Companies: Touch Football Tournament within 298th engr. (C) Bn.

1100 Sept 6/43	59	1100 Sept 6/43	Lt. Col. Parrot & Capt. Tate from 1112th Engr (C) Group here to discuss status of training. Visit Bn Area to determine if suitable for tactical use.

1300 Sept 6/43	60	1300 Sept 6/43	Maj. Liedike, Commanding Off., directs 24 hour workaday schedule & orders step-up in completion of work orders at meeting with Company Commanders & his Staff.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 7/43 To: 2400 Sep 7/43 Place: Bivouac area in Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0700 Sept 7/43	61	0700 Sept 7/43	Entire personnel of Bn. wear red ribbons on left shoulder to indicate participation on side of “Red” Army during first phase of maneuver problem.

1000 Sept 7/43	62	1000 Sept 7/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Officer, Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 8/43 To: 2400 Sep 8/43 Place: Bivouac area in Second Army Maneuver Area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 8/43	63	1000 Sept 8/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Officer, Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength

1300 Sept 8/43	64	1300 Sept 8/43	SO # 75 Hq 298th Engrs relieves Capt. Pettit of duties as Bn. Police Off. & appoints Lt. Cohen in his place.

1830 Sept 8/43	65	1830 Sept 8/43	Recreational convoys to Lebanon & Gallatin. Groups of personnel visit County Fair in Lebanon.

2230 Sept 8/43	66	2230 Sept 8/43	Orders received to move entire Bn from present bivouac site to new location near Murfreesboro, Tenn.		S

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 9/43 To: 2400 Sep 9/43 Place: Bivouac area in Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken
0700 Sept 9/43	67	0700 Sept 9/43	Personnel prepare to leave bivouac area for new locale.

1000 Sept 9/43	68	1000 Sept 9/43	Daily Tel. to Regulating Off., Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1300 Sept 9/43	69	1300 Sept 9/43	Entire Battalion, with exception of “C” Company, Leaves bivouac area near Gallatin.

1630 Sept 9/43	70	1630 Sept 9/43	Motor convoy bearing personnel & equipment of Bn. arrives at new bivouac area near Murfreesboro, Tenn. Trip made without incident. All vehicles arrive under own power. Tents set up upon arrival.

2230 Sept 9/43	71	2230 Sept 9/43	Company “C” convoy arrives bivouac area. Trip made without incident.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 10/43 To: 2400 Sep 10/43 Place: Bivouac area within Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0700 Sept 10/43	72	0700 Sept 10/43	Establishment of new bivouac area complete. All personnel functioning normally.

1000 Sept 10/43	73	1000 Sept 10/43	Daily Tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1600 Sept 10/43	74	1600 Sept 10/43	Lt. Minner aptd Bn Fire Off. per authority contained in par. 1 SO # 74 Hq, 298th Engrs., published this date.		S

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 11/43 To: 2400 Sep 11/43 Place: Bivouac area within Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 11/43	75	1000 Sept 11/43	Daily Tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1400 Sept 11/43	76	1400 Sept 11/43	WOJG La Green aptd Damage & Claims Off. & Lt. Kahofer relvd of dy [sic] as Damage & Claims Off. per auth. contained in par. 1 & par. 2 SO # 77 Hq 298th Engrs. published this date.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 12/43 To: 2400 Sep 12/43 Place: Bivouac area in Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 12/43	77	1000 Sept 12/43	Daily Tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1000 Sept 12/43	78	1000 Sept 12/43	Entire personnel leaves bivouac area in vicinity of Murfreesboro Tenn. in truck convoy and heads North to new site.

1410 Sept 12/43	79	1410 Sept 12/43	Temporary bivouac sites set up for Hq and line companies. 298th to provide demolition protection for 30th Infantry Div. in maneuvers.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 13/43 To: 2400 Sep 13/43 Place: Bivouac areas within Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0330 Sept 13/43	80	0330 Sept 13/43	Message rec’d from Lt. Col. C. H. Dunn of Div Engr 30th Div. to prepare to move Bn at Woodbury on 1 hr. notice to meet possible threat from Blue Forces in West.

0730 Sept 13/43	81	0730 Sept 13/43	Bn moves from Woodbury area & companies take up immediate assignments as first problem of maneuvers begins. “B” company used as reserve force. “A” Co. & “C” Co. doing demolition & obstacle work to delay advance of Blue forces.

0730 Sept 13/43	82	0730 Sept 13/43	Daily Tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester Tenn. re Ration Strength.

0800 Sept 13/43	83	0800 Sept 13/43	Unit Report to Hq 105th Engrs. 30th Infantry Div. dispatched.

1305 Sept 13/43	84	1305 Sept 13/43	Bn. Hq. & C. P. moves for second time in day upon receipt of information Blue Army closing in. Certain groups of “C” Co. personnel reported captured by enemy.

2000 Sept 13/43	85	2000 Sept 13/43	Maj. Liedike holds 1 hr. ½ meeting with Co. Commanders & Staff Officers.

2300 Sept 13/43	86	2300 Sept 13/43	Unit Report to Hq 105th Engrs. 30th Infantry Div. dispatched.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 14/43 To: 2400 Sep 14/43 Place: Second Army Maneuver Area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0030 Sept 1443	87	0030 Sept 14/43	Message rec’d ordering demolition operations east of Hy 53 incl. & north of Hy 70 incl. to gain maximum delay. Further instructions to concentrate Bn. near Pleasant Ridge & to continue to defend prepared blocks south & southeast of Woodbury. Begin demolitions at 0600.		Instructions carried out.

0555 Sept 14/43	88	0555 Sept 14/43	Maj. Liedike to C.C. 105th Engrs. CP of 298th moving to 1178.0 – 1320.0 at 0600. Co B reconstituted awaiting orders.		This message dispatched by carrier pigeon.

0850 Sept 14/43	89	0850 Sept 14/43	Message rec’d fr CO 1112th Engr (C) Group warning this Bn to close Water Point E at once.		Necessary action taken

1300 Sept 14/43	90	1300 Sept 14/43	Message rec’d fr Capt. Bregman telling of presence of supplies & location of 30th Div Engr Dp.

1530 Sept 14/43	91	1530 Sept 14/43	H&S Co & CP of Bn moves into new area near Auburntown after 3 hr wait on hillside. Trucks well camouflaged during waiting period. Portion of “A” Co also occupies new area. Red & Blue planes observed overhead.

1830 Sept 14/43	92	1830 Sept 14/43	Daily Tel. dispatched to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, Tenn. re Ration Strength. Dispatched through 1112th Hq.

1830 Sept 14/43	93	1830 Sept 14/43	G – 1 Periodic Report No. 2 submitted to 1112th Hq by this Hq.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 1830 Sep 14/43 To: 2400 Sep 14/43 Place: Second Army Maneuver Area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken
1830 Sept 14/43	94	1830 Sept 14/43	Unit Report # 4 as of 1100 submitted to 1112th engr (C) Group & returned. Submitted to 105th Engr (C) Bn Hq at 2330.

2110 Sept 14/43	95	2110	Message fr S-3 this Hq to C G 30th Div Att: Div Engr: Bridge #5 blown at approx. 1930. Delay 4 to 5 hrs.

2230 Sept 14/43	96	2230 Sept 14/43	Message rec’d fr 1st Lt Hayden, S-2 of 105th Engr (C) Bn to S-2 this Hq as follows: 30th Div Recon Troop reports Blue Cav Patrol in vicinity of Prosperity at 2131.

2300 Sept 14/43	97	2300 Sept 14/43	Message dispatched fr S-3 this Hq to C G 30th Div Att: Div Engr with overlay attached re information on road blocks & bridges.

2330 Sept 14/43	98	2330 Sept 14/43	Unit Report # 5 this Hq as of 2300 submitted to 104th Engr (C) Bn Hq.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 15/43 To: 2400 Sep 15/43 Place: Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0215 Sept 15/43	99	0215 Sept 15/43	Message rec’d fr S-3 of 105th Engrs to CO 298th reported: (1) Medium tanks moving Watertown to Alexandria at 142030 according to reports, (2.) 2d Cav. units moving Alexandria to Liberty, (3) Bridge blown at Auburntown being repaired by Blues. Scout cars & jeeps with 37’s in vicinity of bridge.

0630 Sept 15/43	100	0630 Sept 15/43	Message fr Capt. Elden, S-4, this unit, to CO 1112th Att: S-4 thru 105th Engrs: W.P. # D changed to G, WP # E closed at 2000 Sept 14, WP # E opened at 0300 Sept 15/43. Coordinates given.

1100 Sept 15/43	101	1100 Sept 15/43	No unit reports submitted by this Hq.

1200 Sept 15/43	102	1200 Sept 15/43	Bn. CP & Med Det narrowly escape capture as Blue Army medium tanks roar by & fail to observe group camouflaged in area near Auburntown.

1400 Sept 15/43	103	1400 Sept 15/43	Personnel from line companies engage Blue Army armored forces. Bn. CP & HS Co. bivouac near Milton as battle rages in full fury. Rainstorm adds to reality of combat field training in simulated warfare. Red Army checks Blue forces in nearly all sectors.

1400 Sept 15/43	104	1400 Sept 15/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester Tenn. re Ration Strength.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 16/43 To: 2400 Sep 16/43 Place: Second Army Maneuver Area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0900 Sept 16/43	105	0900 Sept 16/43	Bn. less companies engaged in combat & field work moves fr bivouac area near Milton to new locale 2 miles distant for brief stay. Troops coming in report combat experiences in mimic contact with enemy armed forces. Conditions make it impractical to establish Bn Cp for normal functions.

1200 Sept 16/43	106	1200 Sept 16/43	First “break” in maneuvers comes as initial problem ends. All fighting between Red & Blue forces halted. Combat weary crews welcome lunches served them following roll call of all companies.

1630 Sept 16/43	107	1630 Sept 16/43	1st Lt. Forsythe reports for dy [sic] with this orgn fr Engr Bd, Ft Belvoir, Va. via Cp Rucker Ala & Second Army Repl Depot, Cp Forrest, Tenn.

1700 Sept 16/43	108	1700 Sept 16/43	Bn. moves back into area near Auburntown occupied earlier in the week. CP set up & in operation..

1800 Sept 16/43	109	1800 Sept 16/43	Memo to All Companies: No passes to personnel.		T

2000 Sept 16/43	110	2000 Sept 16/43	Bonfires hail end of blackout. Majority of 298 personnel get first good night’s sleep in week.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 17/43 To: 2400 Sep 17/43 Place: Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 17/43	111	1000 Sept 17/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester, re Ration Strength.

1300 Sept 17/43	112	1300 Sept 17/43	Company Commanders express satisfaction at work of troops in maneuver problem.		T

1800 Sept 17/43	113	1800 Sept 17/43	Recreational convoy from all companies to Murfreesboro, Tenn. First trip to town in over week for personnel.

1800 Sept 17/43	113a	1800 sept 17/43	SO # 78, this Hq, changes status & duties of certain officers in Bn.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 18/43 To: 2400 Sep 18/43 Place: Second Army maneuver area in Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 18/43	114	1000 Sept 18/43	Daily tel. to Regulating Off. Second Army QM Depot, Manchester Tenn. re Ration Strength.

1100 Sept 18/43	115	1100 Sept 18/43	Troops informed at co. formations that entire Bn. is to move to Indio, Cal. for desert training. Bn. no longer to participate in 2d Army maneuvers.

1900 Sept 18/43	116	1900 Sept 18/43	Bn. leaves by motor convoy from bivouac area near Auburntown to Camp Forrest, Tenn. Trip made without incident. Troops bivouac in area.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 19/43 To: 2400 Sep 19/43 Place: Bivouac at Camp Forrest, Tenn.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0600 Sept 19/43	117	0600 Sept 19/43	Formation & work as usual order of the day. Heavy rain turns bivouac area into mire. equipment dirtied but troops display good spirit despite hardships.

0800 Sept 19/43	118	0800 Sept 19/43	Bn CP, S-2, S-3, and S-4 sections move to Dayroom & perform normal work functions.

1830 Sept 19/43	119	1830 Sept 19/43	Memo to All Companies: C. O., Maj. Liedike, extends praise & thanks to men of Bn. for good showing in maneuver problem.		T

1830 Sept 19/43	120	1830 Sept 19/43	Memo to All Companies: Re instructions to those going to Cp Young, Cal. by TPA.		T

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 20/43 To: 2400 Sep 20/43 Place: Bivouac site at Camp Forrest Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0900 Sept 20/43	121	0900 Sept 20/43	Line companies & H&S, less Bn CP, move by truck convoy from Camp Forrest to Cowan, Tenn & begin packing for train trip to California.

1600 Sept 20/43	122	1600 Sept 20/43	Bn. CP & Staff Sections move from Dayroom Hq at Camp Forrest to location in former store in Cowan.

2300 Sept 20/43	123	2300 Sept 20/43	Carpenters, packers work all night to rush preparations for trip.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 21/43 To: 2400 Sep 21/43 Place: Cowan, Tennessee.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1300 Sept 21/43	124	1300 Sept 21/43	SO #79 this Hq. Par 1 assigns W0(jg) Domingoes, former 1st Sgt of “C” Co. as Asst Bn Motor Off. Par. 2 assigns W0(jg) Bielewicz, former Master Sgt (Sgt Major), as Pers Off. Par 3 assigns 2d Lt Vetog to “A” Co.

2300 Sept 21/43	125	2300 Sept 21/43	Crating, packing & sealing continues as Bn. nears “Zero hour” for long train trek to Cal. “C” Co working with S/Sgt Harry Queen acting as 1st Sgt.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 22/43 To: 2400 Sep 22/43 Place: Cowan, Tenn. & Enroute to Cal.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0300 Sept 22/43	126	0300 Sept 22/43	Entire personnel of Bn. up early to prepare selves & gear for move to Cp Young, Cal.

1220 Sept 22/43	127	1220 Sept 22/43	First train (Pullmans & freight) leaves Cowan RR station with personnel & equipment of 298th for Cp Young, Cal. Capt. Earl D. Foster, Exec Off., in charge as Maj. Liedike leaves TPA. Train 4 hrs. 20 min. late due to wait for Pullman cars. H&S & A companies comprise personnel.

1650 Sept 22/43	128	1650 Sept 22/43	First train stops for 40 min. in Nashville. No contact as yet with Second Train bearing pers. of “B” and “C” companies.

2230 Sept 22/43	129	2230 Sept 22/43	Capt. Foster, Train Commander of Train #1 makes first contact with Capt. Bruce E. Pettit, Commander of Train #2 bearing “B” and “C” companies.		Contact between trains made at Bruceton, Tenn.

2330 Sept 22/43	130	2330 Sept 22/43	Pfc. Clyde D. Hart, H&S Co. student cook, falls from Train #1 H&S messcar in sleep. Train moving slow speed at time & soldier uninjured. Hart picked up by Train #2.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 23/43 To: 2400 Sep 23/43 Place: Enroute to Cp Young, California.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0400 Sept 23/43	131	0400 Sept 23/43	Train #1 arrives in Memphis for 25 min. layover; passes across Mississippi safely.

1040 Sept 23/43	132	1040 Sept 23/43	Train # 1 stops at Pine Bluff, Ark. for 40 min. Enlisted personnel engage in physical exercises under direction of NCO’s.

1640 Sept 23/43	133	1640 Sept 23/43	40 min. layover in Texarkana, Texas, for physical exercises for pers. of Train # 1.

1835 Sept 23/43	134	1835 Sept 23/43	Train # 1 stops 20 min. in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to water engine.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 24/43 To: 2400 Sep 24/43 Place: Enroute to Cp Young, California.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0130 Sept 24/43	135	0130 Sept 24/43	Message rec’d by Capt. Foster, CO of Train #1: Texarkana, Sept 23/43. C.O. Main 53552 Extra So. Athens, Clyde Hart belonging to Main 53552 is present on Main 53553. Bruce E. Pettit, Co Main 53553.

1015 Sept 24/43	136	1130 Sept 24/43	Physical exercises for enlisted personnel ob Bn. Seven bocxars [sic] of Gov’t material attached to Bn. Train # 1.

1510 Sept 24/43	137	1525 Sept 24/43	15 min. stop for water for engine at Uvalde, Texas, home of Former Vice President John Nance Garner.

1830 Sept 24/43	138	1905 Sept 24/43	Physical exercises. Mexican border but 20 miles distant.		Stop 35 min. at Del Rio, Texas

1905 Sept 24/43	139	1905 Sept 24/43	Pvt. George P. Murphy, ASN 3674-2446, Co A, sick with grippe, removed from Train #1 at Del Rio to Sta Hosp, Loughlin Field.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 25/43 To: 2400 Sep 25/43 Place: Enroute to Cp Young, California
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1030 Sept 25/43	140	1128 Sept 25/43	Physical exercises, Light rain, at Valentine, Texas

1115 Sept 25/43	141	1115 Sept 25/43	Train #1 & Train #2 bearing “B” & “C” companies meet at Valentine, Texas.

1115 Sept 25/43	142	1115 Sept 25/43	Pfc. Clyde D. Hart, H&S Co. cook, back on Train # 1.

1815 Sept 25/43	143	1815 Sept 25/43	Train # 1 & Train # 2 meet at El Paso, Texas.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 26/43 To: 2400 Sep 26/43 Place: Enroute to Cp Young, California.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0001 Sept 26/43	144	0001 Sept 26/43	Train #1 passing through New Mexico. No important stops.

0715 Sept 26/43	145	0735 Sept 26/43	Train # 1 makes 20 min. stop at Douglas, Arizona.

1215 Sept 26/43	146	1325 Sept 26/43	Physical exercises for pers. of Train #1 at Tucson, Ariz.

1815 Sept 26/43	147	1915 Sept 26/43	Physical exercises for pers. of Train #1 at Gila, Arizona.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 27/43 To: 2400 Sep 27/43 Place: Enroute to Cp Young, Calif. & establishment at Cp Young, California.
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

0605 Sept 27/43	148	0630 Sept 27/43	Train # 1 stops for 25 min. at Niland, California.

0810 Sept 27/43	149	0810 Sept 27/43	Train # 1 arrives at Indie, Cal. & pers. & equipment transported to Cp Young, Calif., by truck convoy from Desert Tng Center.

0950 Sept 27/43	150	0950 Sept 27/43	Train # 2 arrives at Indio, Calif., & pers. & equipment transported by truck convoy to Cp Young, Calif.

1300 Sept 27/43	151	1800 Sept 27/43	Remainder of day spent by pers. of Bn. in setting up Bn Hq, sections, washing clothes, and being assigned tents.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 28/43 To: 2400 Sep 28/43 Place: Cp Young DTC, California
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1000 Sept 28/43	152	1000 Sept 28/43	Memo to All Companies re: establishment of 297th-298th combined Post Exchange.

1400 Sept 28/43	153	1400 Sept 28/43	SO # 80 published by this Hq. Detail for the Court, TJA, & Defense Counsel named. Lt. S.E. Kahofer replaces Lt. William Cohen as Exchange Officer. Lt. G. A. Halterman trfd fr Bn Hq to Co “B”. Transfers & promotions of EM also listed in SO # 81.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 29/43 To: 2400 Sep 29/43 Place: Cp Young DTC, California
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1330 Sept 29/43	154	1330 Sept 29/43	298th engr (C) Bn to move soon to Cp Iron Mountain, Cal. within DTC area per VOCO rec’d this date by Co, Maj. Liedike. Details forthcoming.		CO, Maj. Liedike, explains latest orders to Co Commanders & Staff Officers at meeting.

1400 Sept 29/43	155	1400 Sept 29/43	S0 # 82, this Hq, published this date. Six paragraphs of S0 # 81 rescinded. S0 #82 appoints Cl “A” Agent officers for payment of troops.

1645 Sept 29/43	156	1700 Sept 29/43	Troops of 298th participate in initial “sun-bath” period of five minutes duration dressed only in “shorts.” “Sun-bath” period originated by Medical Off., Lt. Samuel R. Millen, M. C.

1715 Sept 29/43	157	1730 Sept 29/43	First Retreat parade for 298th held since departure from Cp Rucker, Ala. Troops march with fatigues & combat packs.

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Transcribed by Bob Kipke 2013				298 Journal Organization 298th Engr C Bn From: 0001 Sep 30/43 To: 2400 Sep 30/43 Place: Cp Young DTC, California
Time In Out	Serial No.	Time Date	Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc		Action Taken

1100 Sept 30/43	158	1100 Sept 30/42	CO, Maj. Liedike, discusses AWOL situation with Co. Commanders 14 EM AWOL from this orgn.		Memo to all companies: 25% of Bn to be given weekend passes.

1430 Sept 30/43	160	1430 Sept 30/43	SO # 83, this Hq, published this date. Par. 2 appoints Lt. Loth Bn. Gas Officer in addition to other duties.

1630 Sept 30/43	161	1630 Sept 30/43	Bn. engages in lengthy drill for engr. Retreat parade Oct 1/43.

Transcribed by Bob Kipke – May 2013